Administrative Assistant

Location: 100 Welsh Park Drive, Rockville, MD 20850

Hours: Part time, 20 hours per week, primarily on-site, flexible schedule with Sunday mornings required (3+ per month). 

About UUCR

At the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville (UUCR), we’re committed to empowering growth and innovation. UUCR Staff are talented, motivated individuals with a passion for efficiency and excellence. UUCR is a vibrant, progressive faith community and a member of the Unitarian Universalist Association. We are a certified Welcoming Congregation and UUCR is dedicated to journeying towards spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community. All UUCR staff members are expected to perform their job duties in accordance with UUCR’s values, principles, and mission.

Job Description

Join us as an administrative assistant, where you’ll play an essential role in supporting our team and ensuring smooth operations across various UUCR departments including the staff Office, Facilities Management, Worship Programming, Religious Education, Rental Management, and Event Coordination. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to make a meaningful impact. We’d love to hear from you if you’re organized, proactive, and ready to grow with us.

Job Responsibilities and Tasks

• Report to the Congregational Administrator for daily updates, accomplishments, and any issues requiring attention

• Manage daily administrative tasks, including answering phones and emails, scheduling, organizing documents, and complex calendar management

• Coordinate and attend meetings and events and prepare agendas

• Assist in event management by tracking deadlines and facilitating communication

• Handle expense reporting, invoicing, and basic accounting tasks

• Liaise with service providers and rental clients, providing excellent customer service

• Maintain supplies and manage inventory

• Work closely and provide direct support staff functions to the Congregational Administrator, the Senior Minister, and the Director of Lifespan Religious Education (DLRE)

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an administrative professional or similar role

• Proficiency in Google Workspace 

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Salary: Hourly rate, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Company Benefits:

• Retirement benefits after one year of service

• Paid time off (PTO) and sick leave

• Professional development opportunities

Application Information

Ready to join our team? Apply now by submitting your application, including your resume and a cover letter by May 15, 2025. Candidates selected for consideration will be contacted for an initial interview, followed by a second interview if applicable.  For follow-up, please contact our Congregational Administrator at administrator@uucr.org. We look forward to receiving your application.